Hi, I’m Kristina!

Kristina Vaher, LCMHCA, NCC

Pronouns: she/her

Kristina currently has limited openings for DAYTIME APPOINTMENTS ONLY (10am-1pm)

Please reach out to admin@carolinacounselingandplaytherapy.com to work with Kristina.

Aetna

BCBS (NOT including Blue Home, Blue Local, or Blue Value)

Insurances Accepted

kristina@carolinacounselingandplaytherapy.com

Contact Information

  • Anxiety

  • Life Transitions

  • Chronic Illness

  • Medical Trauma

Specialties Include:

  • Nervous System Regulation

  • Parent/Child Relationship Issues

  • Grief and Loss

  • Trauma

Kristina uses techniques from therapeutic modalities such as:

  • Child-Centered Play Therapy

  • Sand Tray Therapy

  • Art Interventions

  • Parent Coaching

  • Attachment-Based Interventions

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Types of Therapy Used:

 My Approach to Therapy

I have a particular interest in working with infants, children, adolescents, caregivers, and young adults. I employ a play-based and relational approach, aiming to create a safe and nurturing space where children feel secure enough to express themselves. I also partner closely with caregivers to support lasting change at home and beyond. I use therapeutic elements of Child Centered Play Therapy, sand tray therapy, and art-based interventions. Additionally, I utilize directive approaches when clients might need an additional therapeutic approach.

I have experience working with children and adolescents in both agency and schools, as well as in individual and group settings. I am passionate about working with those navigating grief and loss, anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges, trauma, children with chronic illnesses, and those going through life transitions. I am LGBTQIA+ affirming.

When working with adolescents and adults, I use elements from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy (PCT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). When appropriate, I also use elements of somatic and mindfulness activities.

I am honored to walk alongside children, adolescents, and young adults on their journey and excited to offer a space where every part of them is welcome. I believe that healing begins when a person feels truly seen, accepted, and supported just as they are. I look forward to the opportunity to walk alongside you on your journey!

In my spare time, I enjoy baking, reading a good thriller, doing yoga, and spending time outside in nature.

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHCA #A21890)

National Certified Counselor (NCC #1741198)

I am currently pursuing the Registered Play Therapist™ (RPT™) credential and am under the supervision of Emily Cannon, LCSW, RPT-S

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